Question

Which of the following describes nuclear fission?

A. An electron is ejected when a neutron becomes a proton.
B. A high-energy gamma ray is released from a nucleus.
C. A parent element splits into two daughter elements.
D. Two separate nuclei are joined to become one nucleus.

Answer 1

The answer is C A parent element splits into two daughter elements

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option C.

Explanation:

Nuclear reaction is defined as the reaction in which a change in nucleus takes place. There are 2 types of nuclear reactions:

1. Nuclear fusion: This is defined as the reaction in which two small nuclei combines to form a heavy nuclei and releases a huge amount of energy.
2. Nuclear fission: This is defined as the reaction in which a heavier nuclei breaks into two or more small and stable nuclei with the release of energy.

From the above information, the correct answer is Option C.